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No More Little Amsterdams: Seattle Zones Out Dispensary Districts
Ben Adlin - Published on January 13, 2016Read moreChanges to Seattle’s buffer zones between cannabis businesses and areas like schools and parks are expected to bring shops into new neighborhoods.
Vermont Governor and Attorney General Team Up for Legalization: The Leafly Roundup
Lisa Rough - Published on January 11, 2016Read moreVermont is emerging as a leader for cannabis legalization with a major announcement and public show of support from some Very Important People.
Weekend Weirdness: Cannabis-Growing ‘Nuns’ Refuse to Back Down Despite Cultivation Ban
Rebecca Kelley - Published on January 9, 2016Read moreSelf-described “nuns” in Merced, California, produce high-CBD products for ailing patients despite a recent city ordinance banning cannabis cultivation and sales.
These Oregon Cities Have Banned Cannabis
Ben Adlin - Published on January 8, 2016Read moreHere’s a list of the 79 cities and 17 counties in Oregon that have banned dispensaries, cultivation, processing or wholesale.
New York’s Medical Cannabis Market Debuts Today!
Lisa Rough - Published on January 7, 2016Read moreAfter 18 months of nail-biting anticipation, New York’s medical marijuana program is finally ready to make its debut.
Cannabis Exec Gary Johnson Launches Presidential Bid… We Think
Bruce Barcott - Published on January 6, 2016Read moreThe former New Mexico governor’s website proudly makes, um, absolutely no mention of his work with cannabis.
Emerging Markets Update: NY Set to Go Live on Thursday
Lisa Rough - Published on January 6, 2016Read moreWe’re keeping an eye on these new markets as they blossom, and we want to help you do the same.
Fourth Corner Loss Could Be a Gain for Banking Reform
Bruce Barcott - Published on January 6, 2016Read moreThe Colorado credit union’s defeat in federal court yesterday could end up having positive implications for the political fight over cannabis banking.
WTF, DC? Council OKs Cannabis Clubs, Then Bans Them
Bruce Barcott - Published on January 6, 2016Read moreWashington, D.C. dropped its ban on cannabis use at private establishments, then minutes later outlawed it once again.
Virginia Senator Steps Up for Decriminalization, Again
Lisa Rough - Published on January 5, 2016Read moreA new bill would decrease criminal penalties for possession of cannabis in Virginia to minor civil fines.